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The NPR Politics Podcast

States Tell SCOTUS That Social Media Censors Conservatives

Feb 27, 2024
The podcast explores the Supreme Court case on whether states can make social media platforms share objectionable content. Topics include conservative voices being censored, legal arguments, Justice Kavanaugh's defense of free speech, the role of social media companies in moderating content, and the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on tech companies.
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Quick takeaways

  • States are debating laws to regulate social media platforms' content control over conservative censorship concerns.
  • The Supreme Court decision may lead to increased internet regulation and redefine social media's role in communication.

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Argument Over Social Media Censorship

States like Texas and Florida passed laws to restrict social media platforms from banning users based on viewpoints, cited conservative censorship concerns. Justices deliberated on the limits of the laws, particularly regarding the First Amendment and private company conduct. The debate touched on issues of misinformation, content moderation, and the platforms' influence as the modern public square.

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